Overture...light the lights! An entire century of music represented in one work! This fabulous 55-minute revue, complete with an original opener by Greg Gilpin, takes us on a decade-by-decade celebration of popular music. Contents: THE 1900's: By The Light Of The Silvery Moon; Shine On, Harvest Moon; Bird In A Gilded Cage; Bill Bailey; Yankee Doodle Dandy; Anchors Aweigh; You're A Grand Old Flag; Give My Regards To Broadway. THE 1910's: Alexander's Ragtime Band; Ballin' The Jack; On Moonlight Bay; For Me And My Gal; Over There. THE 20's: I Want To Be Happy; Charleston; Ain't She Sweet; Hallelujah; Happy Days Are Here Again. THE 30's: Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?; Up A Lazy River; It's Only A Paper Moon; Stompin' At The Savoy; Jeepers Creepers. THE 40's: Jumpin' At The Woodside; Jersey Bounce; On The Atchison, Topeka, And The Santa Fe; Chattanooga Choo Choo; Pennsylvania 6-5000; Tuxedo Junction. THE 50's: Jailhouse Rock; Rock Around The Clock; Good Golly, Miss Molly; I'm Walkin'; Bye Bye, Love; Since I Don't Have You. THE 60's: Wipe Out; Proud Mary; Fun, Fun, Fun; Good Vibrations; Hello I Love You; Light My Fire; R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In. THE 70's: I Love The Nightlife; The Hustle; Le Freak; That's The Way (I Like It); Shake Your Booty. THE 80's: Fame; Celebration; Holiday; How Will I Know; Conga; Thriller. THE 90's: Be My Lover; U Can't Touch This; Roam; Because You Loved Me; From A Distance; I Believe I Can Fly.

When Rockin' Robin, host of the hit TV show At the Bandstand!, announces an on-air dance-off to join the popular Bandstand Kids, Cindy and her girlfriends jump at the chance. This easy-to-stage musical/review features familiar '50s songs, clever characters, and hilarious punch lines. Complete choreography is included in the reproducible teacher's book, and the enhanced performance/accompaniment CD includes reproducible PDF files of student pages and cover art. Songs include: At the Bandstand; Rockin' Robin; Save the Last Dance for Me; Johnny Angel; Sh-Boom; Splish Splash; Shake, Rattle and Roll; Great Balls of Fire and At the Bandstand. 35 minutes.

When James P. Pennypacker (a shady accountant) announces that he'll have to shut down "The Best Little Theater in Town" due to lack of funds, theater owner Mrs. Goodman, popular director Cecille Deville, and the tightly-knit cast go into action! Two narrators pave the way as they discuss the elements of a classic musical theater production in this fun-filled "play within a play." Watch the story unfold as this small town theater company struggles to make ends meet. There's plenty of drama and more than enough comedy in this fabulous theatrical score and entertaining book. Adult performance is also appropriate, especially for educational "children's theater" productions. 35 minutes.

This captivating mini-musical will capture your young performers' imaginations. A bevy of birds is given the task of collecting seeds before Fuego, the Mexican god of fire, clears the fields. The once colorful Cuckoo single-handedly saves the day, but in the course of events loses both her colorful feathers and her song, leaving her ashen gray and with only two notes. Learn how she is rewarded by her friends, including Buho the owl, Conejo the rabbit, Topo the mole, and all the birds of the field. This uplifting story teaches both heroism and kindness. Songs include: Once Upon a Time; The Cuckoo's Song; Tell Me Who; Hurry, Hurry; It's the Least We Can Do. The teacher's handbook includes reproducible student pages and staging notes. The enhanced P/A CD includes reproducible PDF files of student pages and cover art. 20 minutes.

Greg Gilpin has created an exciting variety of songs celebrating: the American flag, the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, the Gateway Arch, the Hoover Dam, Mount Rushmore, and the Golden Gate Bridge. They are framed with an original opening and closing title song, creating an outstanding revue full of energy and freshness. The speaker/narrator parts for each song are a terrific teaching tool, providing interesting information about each national treasure. Your performance venue will come to life with the unique topics and grand visuals created by this work. Many of the songs also lend themselves to simple choreography or riser movement. If a revue is not your choice, each of these songs stands alone as an individual choral piece. The book includes piano/vocal scores, reproducible vocal parts and a performance/accompaniment CD.

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"Music must reflect the thoughts and aspirations of the people and the time. My people are American. My time is today." This Gershwin quote sets the tone for a spectacular 25-minute feature medley that showcases the amazing artistic range of George and Ira Gershwin. Six flexible sections make it possible for you to perform it as a whole revue or as individual medleys. Includes: I. OPENING: Rhapsody In Blue; Strike Up The Band; An American In Paris; Clap Yo' Hands; I Got Rhythm. II. GERSHWIN AT THE OPERA: Summertime; It Ain't Necessarily So; I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'; My Man's Gone Now. III. A GERSHWIN SWING SET: They Can't Take That Away From Me; Nice Work If You Can Get It; 'S Wonderful; Let's Call The Whole Thing Off; They All Laughed. IV. FASCINATING RHYTHM: Fascinating Rhythm; I Got Rhythm. V. GERSHWIN IN LOVE: Love Is Here To Stay; But Not For Me; Somebody Loves Me; Lady Be Good; Someone To Watch Over Me; Embraceable You; The Man I Love; I've Got A Crush On You. VI. SING A GERSHWIN SHOW-STOPPER: Strike Up The Band; Love Is Sweeping The Country; Love Walked In; Of Thee I Sing; Swanee; Strike Up The Band (Reprise).

In this fast-paced "show within a show," a group of students prepares to present a fundraising concert of Gilbert and Sullivan's greatest hits. The two witty characters have much to say as they observe the show's dress rehearsal. The music is classic, but the fresh storyline embraces opportunities to discuss relevant topics for today's students, such as bullying and teamwork. The reproducible teacher's book includes staging ideas, composer information, and discussion topics. The enhanced performance/accompaniment CD includes reproducible PDF files of student pages and cover art. Songs include: We Sail the Ocean Blue; Leader of the Choral Group; Three Little Maids; When a Person's Not as Talented as We Are; A Modern Major Principal; Here's a How-De-Do; Sorry Her Lot; Channel 3 Theme and Gilbert & Sullivan Rock. 30 minutes.

Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for! Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters! Who will win Best Female Vocalist? Best Male Vocalist? Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? Best Rap? And the most coveted Best Villain Award? Tune in to see and hear your favorite performers! And don't forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf, as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award during the show! Cast includes Granny, the Seven Helpers, Snow White, Jack (of "Jack & The Beanstalk"), Cinderella and her Prince, Jack & Jill, the Three Pigs, the Fairy Godmother, and more. Includes six musical numbers and two commercials on one easy set. (Performance pack contains 1 director's score and 10 singer's parts.) 25 minutes.

"Inspirational" is the word to describe this 52-minute patriotic montage, perfect for community choirs as well as school and church choirs, large or small. It offers many accompaniment options, including piano only, live orchestra, or CD recording; you can even use the DVD for a full multimedia presentation. Each musical segment is preceded by spoken narration which weaves our nation's history into the reverent, uplifting texture of the work . Included are: The Star-Spangled Banner; This Land Is Your Land; Salute to the States (America, the Beautiful); Livin' in the Homeland; Salute to the Armed Forces; Count the Cost (To See that Banner Wave); Let Justice Roll On; Doxology/We Shall Overcome/Lean On Me; We the People and Battle Hymn of the Republic. This will leave every performer and listener with an enhanced sense of pride in what it means to make one's home in the United States of America.

Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew in Greg Gilpin's "How to Be a Pirate." This reproducible mini-musical introduces an ornery yet sweet Captain and a reliable First Mate who transform landlubber students into pirates. Through story and song, the shipmates dress in pirate costume, raise the Jolly Roger, spy with telescopes, find buried treasure, and show "thar" pride in a raucous pirate party. The kit contains a score, reproducible singer's parts, performance ideas, instructions for prop creation, and an enhanced CD which includes accompaniment and performance recordings, an event poster, program, artwork for t-shirts and more. This is fast-paced, funny, and perfect for any size group, whether presented as a full stage production or with a smaller ensemble on risers. 20 minutes.